Sunday Brunch faced chaos moments before going live after one artist was seemingly replaced at the last minute
Sunday Brunch was thrown into chaos before going on-air after rocker Yungblud, who is no stranger to the programme, unexpectedly didn’t turn up for his scheduled slot.
In what seemed like a last-minute upset, the no-show occurred despite the artist being advertised on the TV guide as one of the day’s guests for the live show that went out on Sunday, 8th June.
The official Channel 4 summary promised viewers appearances by “Tim Peake, Ben McKenzie, Sian Gibson, and Professor Green. With music from Yungblud.”
Traditionally, musicians set to perform towards the end of the broadcast are seated at the table with other guests before their performance during the rolling credits, yet Yungblud’s absence was stark.
Not only did he miss his spot at the table of celebrities, but it also appeared that his space was swiftly taken over by Jerub, an indie-pop sensation who managed to fill in at what was probably the eleventh-hour, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Oddly enough, the show’s details failed to mention Jerub, and neither Tim Lovejoy nor Simon Rimmer, the hosts, offered any explanation regarding the sudden change or discussed why Yungblud wasn’t there.
While chatting on the couch with Lovejoy and Rimmer, Jerub acknowledged that it had been a “tight squeeze” to rearrange his schedule to appear in the studio, revealing how excited he was to “make it work” following the producers’ call.
Jerub disclosed that he initially intended to come from Leeds, but owing to some “trains being cancelled”, he was compelled to travel frantically “by car” to ensure he made it to Channel 4 on time.
Tim expressed his gratitude for the guest’s presence, remarking: “It’s a wonder that you made it here, really, isn’t it?” but refrained from elaborating on the circumstances further.
As the show wrapped up, Jerub stepped into the spotlight to perform his latest track, Deeper, captivating viewers with his vocal talent. The audience seemed unfazed by any changes in the programme, instead flocking to Twitter to praise the touching finale delivered by Jerub.
One admirer tweeted: “What a song. What a beautiful voice, a beautiful ending to Sunday Brunch from Jerub #SundayBrunch.”
Another simply shared their awe: “#sundaybrunch wow,” while yet another new fan declared: “Jerub is a new find! Love him! #SundayBrunch.”
Sunday brunch airs every Sunday on Channel 4, from 10am and can be streamed via My4.